AN exhibition to highlight how people in Padiham were affected by the First World War will go on display on Sunday.

Brothers in Arms Padiham will be on display at Gawthorpe Hall until Sunday, November 4.

The Heritage Lottery Fund's 'First World War: Then and Now' programme has awarded a grant of £10,000 for this exhibition and to run associated workshops and projects.

The display outlines how the war affected the community, the regiments the men joined, and tells the story of those who remained at home.

Lancashire County Cllr Peter Buckley, cabinet member for community and cultural services, said: "I'm sure that it will be really interesting for the people who live in the area today to be able to see what previous residents endured.

"Maybe it will uncover some personal family history as well.

"The links of many people who lived in Padiham at the time to Gawthorpe Hall are also important.

"It clearly demonstrates the effects of the First World War on everyone.

"It is important to hold this exhibition now, as this is the final commemorative year for the end of the First World War.

"This will probably be our last opportunity to bring together all of the military connections that are relevant to this period of the hall's history, and to the community."